Historical information
A cattle prod, also called a stock prod, is a handheld device commonly used to make cattle or other livestock move by striking or poking them. This is a home-made prod.
Significance
This is an example of the resourcefulness of rural families in economising and re-cycling.
Physical description
A wooden stick - probably a handle from a tool - with rope threaded through the top. It was probably a home-made animal prodder.